Quality Manager

2 settimane fa

Provincia di Reggio nell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italia Trivium Packaging Tempo pieno

Quality Manager – Montecchio Emilia & Campegine (Italy)

Gross Annual Salary Range

€65,000 – €75,000 + variable pay

( The final offer will be evaluated based on professional experience, technical expertise, educational background, soft skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities and objectives. )

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve quality performance across our plants in Montecchio Emilia and Campegine . Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, food safety, and quality requirements while driving a strong quality culture throughout the operations.

This role combines strategic quality leadership with hands-on operational support and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

  • Lead the site’s Quality Management System and ensure compliance with ISO, BRC Packaging, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage audits, certifications, and quality documentation.
  • Make product release and hold decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with European regulations related to products, raw materials, and packaging.

Quality Control & Process Improvement

  • Monitor quality performance and key quality KPIs.
  • Analyze quality data and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure process stability, product conformity, and effective quality controls.
  • Lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Non-Conformities & Customer Complaints

  • Manage internal non-conformities and corrective actions.
  • Lead root cause analyses and complaint investigations.
  • Ensure product traceability and accurate quality reporting.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 direct reports.
  • Promote a strong quality mindset and continuous learning culture.
  • Deliver quality and hygiene training programs.
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, and other stakeholders.

Equipment & Standards

  • Ensure calibration and compliance of quality control equipment.
  • Define and maintain SOPs, quality standards, and operating instructions.

What We’re Looking For;

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Additional qualifications in Quality Management or Food Safety are an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of quality experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Proven experience with:
    • Quality Management Systems (ISO, GMP, audits)
    • Process control and quality assurance
    • Root cause analysis and non-conformity management
    • Leading quality teams in a plant environment
  • Experience within food, packaging, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
Skills

  • Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, HARA, Root Cause Analysis).
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable delivering training and presenting to groups.

Languages

  • Italian – Business Proficiency
  • English – Business Proficiency

Why Join Us?